Mississippi River News

Mississippi River News
Mississippi River diversion pipeline is impractical, study says

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November 8, 2022
Could the Mississippi River refill the Southwest's freshwater reserves? A recent study says the idea of a diversion pipeline doesn't hold water. Read more
Franklin Avenue Bridge and Mississippi River
2022 Gulf dead zone smaller than last year, would still cover entire Twin Cities metro
by Shaymus McLaughlin

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August 16, 2022
The life-smothering "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico is smaller than scientists had forecast earlier in 2022, but remains significantly large. Read more
A white fishing boat along the shore of the Mississippi River in Louisiana.The water and sky are both a dark blue.
'Very excited about the prospects for this': Clean-water crops take center stage
by Shaymus McLaughlin

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August 11, 2022

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers, agriculture officials and business partners gets a firsthand look at the development of continuous living cover crops.  >>

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers, agriculture officials and business partners gets a firsthand look at the development of continuous living cover crops. Read more
Time is running out to stop invasive carp
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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July 10, 2022

This spring a silver carp was recorded swimming 35 miles up Minnesota's Mississippi River in a single day. Across the state our news outlets helped highlight what's at risk for our waterways and why we need the DNR to act with more urgency.  >>

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Proposed federal river initiative in the news from headwaters to the gulf

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May 16, 2022

As the story of the Mississippi as one of "America's Most Endangered Rivers" spread, dozens of journalists shined a spotlight on a potential solution: a proposed federal program to fund Mississippi River restoration and resilience projects from the headwaters to the gulf. >>

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Listen: Kernza and the Promise of Perennials
by Peter LaFontaine

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January 8, 2022

Brighten up your next morning jog with a special Kernza-centric episode of the Field Work podcast.  >>

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Position announcement: Communications Associate [closed]
by sue rich

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January 3, 2022

FMR is on the lookout for a team-oriented writer and content creator who relishes the thought of inspiring people to celebrate and take action to protect and restore our metro Mississippi River. A knack for compelling storytelling is a must, as is the ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. >>

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